New Delhi, June 5 -- Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation has received UPERC approval to source electricity from the 511-MW hydro project of Khorluchu Hydro Power in Bhutan, as the state looks to strengthen its regional energy supplies.

Khorluchu Hydro Power is a joint venture between homegrown Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation.

According to sources, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) had approached Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) to seek its approval to source power from the Khorluchu Hydro Power Ltd (KHPL) project at a flat tariff of Rs.6.75 per unit for a period of 30 years.

"The body UPERC has given its approval to the request through its order dated May 27," they said.

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